Armed Forces: Aircraft

Lord Moonie: To ask Her Majesty's Government when crew training will commence for the proposed Rivet Joint electronic warfare system, how many are expected to be trained in the first year; where this training will take place; and what is its expected cost.

Lord Astor of Hever: Crew training for the Rivet Joint electronic warfare system commenced on 9 January 2011. Seventy-eight RAF personnel are expected to complete training in 2011, with a further 14 completing in early 2012. The training will take place at the United States Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. It is estimated that training these 92 personnel will cost some £2.7 million, including the cost of travel and subsistence for RAF personnel based temporarily in the USA.

Cabinet Office: Manual

Lord Norton of Louth: To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the estimated cost of compiling and publishing the draft Cabinet Manual.

Lord Taylor of Holbeach: Production of the draft Cabinet Manual was co-ordinated by civil servants in the Cabinet Office with input from civil servants from a range of other departments as part of their normal duties. The small number of hard copies produced for key interested parties and the Libraries of both Houses were printed in-house from within existing budgets. Accordingly, no estimate has been made of the cost of producing and publishing the draft.

Care Homes: Allowances

Baroness Browning: To ask Her Majesty's Government how many adults currently residing in care homes are in receipt of the mobility component of disabled living allowance.

Lord Freud: Estimates of the number of recipients of the mobility component of disability living allowance in residential care homes are not available as we do not separately identify DLA claimants who meet the full cost of their residential care.

Education Maintenance Allowance

Lord Laird: To ask Her Majesty's Government (a) what the cost has been of education maintenance allowance payments since their inception; (b) what was the cost of administering those payments in the last twelve months; (c) whether money is made available as a Barnett consequential to pay the allowance in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; and (d) if so, what is the annual cost and whether they plan to withdraw the payment.

Lord Hill of Oareford: The question of cost and administrative spend is a matter for the Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA), which operates the education maintenance allowance for the Department for Education. Peter Lauener, the YPLA's chief executive, will write to the noble Lord with the information requested and a copy of his reply will be placed in Hansard and the House Libraries.
	Support for learners in further education is devolved. It is therefore a matter for the devolved Administrations to decide their own policies within their overall block budgets. The Barnett formula applies to changes in the total departmental provision, not to each individual element separately.

Egypt

Baroness Cox: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make representations to the Government of Egypt concerning reports that their state security forces shot live ammunition at the Coptic Christian demonstration on 24 November, killing at least two young people.

Lord Howell of Guildford: We have no plans to make representations about this particular incident. However, we remain concerned by reports of violence involving state security forces in Egypt. The state of emergency, which has existed since 1981 and was extended for a further two years in May, albeit in a more limited form, allows for persistent human rights violations and gives the police extensive powers. We continue to call on the Egyptian Government to honour their commitment to end the state of emergency and introduce new anti-terrorism legislation that takes full account of international human rights law and Egypt's obligations under international human rights treaties.

Employment: Work Programme

Lord Taylor of Warwick: To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to reward companies who provide a person on benefits with work.

Lord Freud: The department's primary focus is on helping individuals to get into work through the help provided by Jobcentre Plus and contracted providers. We have designed the work programme to cater for a broad base of customers and providers, and to offer flexible support that will meet the range of customers' needs. Work programme providers will have the freedom to find the most effective ways of supporting customers into sustained employment, and this may include building relationships with local employers. The Government will not specify what the nature of these relationships should be.
	As providers will be rewarded for keeping customers in sustained jobs, they will have an interest in ensuring their customers' performance and skills are appropriate over the longer term, which may make such customers more attractive to potential employers.

Government Departments: Non-Executive Directors

Lord Myners: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will publish appointment letters agreed with the non-executive directors to be appointed to departments of state.

Baroness Verma: It is not our normal practice to publish letters of appointment. The terms of appointment, including remuneration for non-executive board members, are consistent across departments, and these are in the public domain.
	The roles and responsibilities of the non-executive board members are contained within Enhanced Departmental Boards: Protocol, which was published in December 2010. The protocol is available on the Cabinet Office website, and a copy will be placed in the Libraries of the House.

Government: Big Society

Lord Boswell of Aynho: To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to involve both sides of industry in the work of the "Big Society".

Baroness Wilcox: We believe that it is essential to the success of the big society that employers and their employees are part of the work to create it. The Prime Minister has already announced his Every Business Commits agenda setting out his pledge to create the right conditions for economic growth and prosperity, in return for business commitment to support their communities, develop the skills of their employees and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation. Edward Davey, our lead Minister on the big society, is already developing plans to look at the role of corporate social responsibility, in close co-operation with Business in the Community, as well as encouraging employee participation and commitment to creating new mutual organisations to reform public services, of which our work on the future of the post office network is key.

Higher Education: Overseas Students

Lord Laird: To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Neville-Jones on 16 December (WA 214), what is the total number of certificates of acceptance for studies for non-European Union foreign students issued since that system commenced and agreed by the UK Border Agency, by public and private sector institutions, and by each private institution.

Baroness Neville-Jones: Confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) under tier 4 of the points-based system was introduced on 5 October 2009 and became fully operational in February 2010.
	The number of CAS allocations that has been assigned by tier 4 sponsors between 5 October 2009 and 22 December 2010 is as follows:
	
		
			 Type of institution Privately funded Publicly funded Not stated 
			 Number assigned 173,580 243,710 21,505 
		
	
	The figures provided exclude those for the 26 European Union member state students.
	The UK Border Agency is unable to provide details of CAS allocations and usage relating to each private institution. It would require consent from each individual sponsoring organisation to release information relating to their CAS allocation and ascertaining whether they are a private institution. This information could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
	These figures are based on management information and are not subject to the detailed checks that apply to national statistics. They are provisional and may be subject to change.

Housing Benefit

Lord Taylor of Warwick: To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effect of the proposal to limit housing benefit to £400 per week on the rates of evictions and homelessness.

Lord Freud: We cannot assess whether restricting the maximum local housing allowance rate to £400 will impact on thenumber of evictions and homelessness as we cannot anticipate the behaviours of tenants or their landlords. However, to reduce the risk of households becoming homeless we have a substantial package of financial and practical support in place worth £190 million over the spending review period. We are also giving existing customers up to nine months' transitional protection so that they have time to look for alternative accommodation if they need to do so.

Independent Public Services Pensions Commission

Lord Laird: To ask Her Majesty's Government who are the members of the Independent Public Services Pensions Commission, chaired by Lord Hutton of Furness; when Lord Hutton of Furness visited Belfast; with whom he met; and by what criteria those organisations or individuals were selected.

Lord Sassoon: Lord Hutton of Furness is the sole member of the Independent Public Service Pensions Commission. It is a matter for Lord Hutton who, when and by what criteria he selects organisations or individuals to meet with in carrying out his independent review of public service pensions.

Iran

Lord Kilclooney: To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent developments there have been in diplomatic relations with the Government of Iran.

Lord Howell of Guildford: We believe that good diplomatic relations are in the interests of both the UK and Iran, and that a successful outcome to the nuclear talks would transform relations for the better. It is regrettable that some Iranian officials have reacted so strongly to recent British statements-worsening relations help neither side. However, part of a mature relationship is being able to discuss differences openly, including concerns over Iran's nuclear programme and the human rights situation, and we will continue to take every opportunity to do so.

Israel

Baroness Tonge: To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the United States Government's offer of $3 billion worth of military hardware to Israel in return for a 90-day settlement freeze in the West Bank.

Lord Howell of Guildford: We maintain close dialogue with the US on the Middle East peace process and supported their efforts to secure a renewal of the settlement freeze. As my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary has made clear, we believe that settlements are illegal and an obstacle to peace. We will continue to press for an end to all settlement activity.

Israel

Baroness Tonge: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Government of Israel concerning the destruction of the "Freedom Road" in the village of Qarawat Bani Hassan by the Israeli authorities, the building of which was funded through contributions for Palestinian families to access their homes, schools, agricultural land, and health clinics.

Lord Howell of Guildford: As my noble Friend is aware, the UK has a strong record of lobbying hard on issues relating to house demolitions and settlement building and we regularly raise our concerns with the Israeli authorities. We are further concerned at a recent increase in demolitions and evictions in east Jerusalem and Area C. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will continue to raise the matter with the Israeli Government as necessary.

Israel

Baroness Tonge: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Government of Israel concerning the demolition of the village of Abu Al Ajaj in the Jordan Valley, displacing 150 residents.

Lord Howell of Guildford: We are concerned that Israel's minority Arab population, including Bedouin Arab minorities, are suffering institutional, legal and societal inequality and discrimination. We remain concerned that the Israeli Government's Goldberg Commission's 2008 recommendations, which included a recommendation to recognise most of the remaining unrecognised Bedouin villages, has not brought about an end to the demolition of Bedouin houses and villages.
	During the recent UN Human Rights Committee hearing in Geneva, along with UN colleagues we raised these concerns with the Government of Israel. Israel told the committee that it was in ongoing discussions with Bedouin leaders about housing access and housing rights. We continue to support calls made by the EU and the UN for a genuine and satisfactory solution to these problems that the Bedouin communities face. We have made it clear that Israel should take the steps necessary to ensure that the rights of these minorities are protected.

Israel and Palestine

Baroness Tonge: To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recent reports of young Palestinian children being arrested by the Israeli authorities and made subject to illegal transfer, detention and interrogation methods without family accompaniment; and what representations they have made to the Government of Israel on this matter.

Lord Howell of Guildford: Our embassy in Tel Aviv discusses concerns regarding the treatment of all Palestinian prisoners with the Government of Israel on a regular basis, underlining our view on the need for immediate action to ensure all cases are reviewed by a court in accordance with fair procedures, and that rights, particularly to a fair trial and family visits, are upheld. We have made clear our concerns regarding administrative detention.
	In this context, we also raise concerns with the Israeli Government about the application of due process and the treatment of Palestinian detainees, where Palestinian children are involved. I would refer my noble friend to the Hansard record of the Westminster Hall adjournment debate (Official Report, Commons, 7 December 2010, cols. 23-44WH) for further detail. We are aware of the recent reports documenting alleged abuse of Palestinian children by Israeli security forces and are currently looking into these allegations.

Israel and Palestine

Baroness Tonge: To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the treatment of Palestinian children accused of throwing stones and arrested in Silwan, and the 1,200 criminal cases which have been opened against children accused of throwing stones in East Jerusalem in 2010.

Lord Howell of Guildford: Our embassy in Tel Aviv discusses concerns regarding the treatment of all Palestinian prisoners with the Government of Israel on a regular basis, underlining our view on the need for immediate action to ensure all cases are reviewed by a court in accordance with fair procedures, and that rights, particularly to a fair trial and family visits, are upheld. We have made clear our concerns regarding administrative detention.
	In this context, we also raise concerns with the Israeli Government about the application of due process and the treatment of Palestinian detainees, where Palestinian children are involved. I would refer my noble friend to the Hansard record of the Westminster Hall adjournment debate (Official Report, Commons, 7 December 2010, cols. 23-44WH) for further detail. We are aware of the recent reports documenting alleged abuse of Palestinian children by Israeli security forces and are currently looking into these allegations.

Israel and Palestine

Baroness Tonge: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Government of Israel concerning the two most recent cases of children being shot whilst collecting building gravel in Gaza, bringing the total number of similar cases documented by Defence for Children International (DCI) since 26 March 2010 to 16.

Lord Howell of Guildford: Our embassy in Tel Aviv discusses concerns regarding the treatment of all Palestinian prisoners with the Government of Israel on a regular basis, underlining our view on the need for immediate action to ensure all cases are reviewed by a court in accordance with fair procedures, and that rights, particularly to a fair trial and family visits, are upheld. We have made clear our concerns regarding administrative detention.
	In this context, we also raise concerns with the Israeli Government about the application of due process and the treatment of Palestinian detainees, where Palestinian children are involved. I would refer my noble friend to the Hansard record of the Westminster Hall adjournment debate (Official Report, Commons, 7 December 2010, cols. 23-44WH) for further detail. We are aware of the recent reports documenting alleged abuse of Palestinian children by Israeli security forces and are currently looking into these allegations.

Lebanon: Anti-Tank Missiles

Lord Turnberg: To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the sale by France to Lebanon of 100 anti-tank missiles with a range of four kilometres.

Lord Astor of Hever: The proposed deal is not a contravention of any embargo or sanction. France is bound by the same export regulations as the UK, the EU common position on defence exports, and we would expect France, as with other exporting nations, to have considered carefully the potential end-use of such weapons.

Morocco

Baroness Tonge: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Government of Morocco regarding the use of force by the Moroccan authorities during the dismantling of Gdaim Izyk protest camp and the restricted access for parliamentarians, journalists, independent observers and humanitarian organisations to Western Sahara.

Lord Howell of Guildford: The loss of life at the Gdaim Izyk protest camp is profoundly regrettable. Officials from our embassy in Rabat maintained close contact with the Moroccan authorities following the dismantling of the camp. Officials from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office also held meetings with officials from the Moroccan embassy in London to discuss the circumstances surrounding these events.
	An official from our embassy in Rabat visited the territory in December 2010 and met with a range of Moroccan officials, international bodies, United Nations agencies and local non-governmental organisations. We understand that there are currently no restrictions on access to Western Sahara.

National Insurance

Lord Laird: To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Freud on 16 December (WA 220), what forecast they have made of the cost of creating a field on central information technology systems to record and enumerate whether a national insurance number has been allocated to someone restricted to self-employment; and what is their assessment of the value of collecting such data in responding to employers' enquiries.

Lord Freud: No forecast has been made as there is no DWP business requirement for such a change to be introduced.
	Employers need to establish an individual's right to undertake employment by checking immigration status rather than against DWP national insurance number data. Guidance for employers on how to comply with the controls on the employment of migrant workers is provided by the UK Border Agency. The guidance details the specific range of documents that are required to prove the right to work of all persons subject to immigration control. The guidance also clearly states that the provision of a national insurance number is not sufficient in isolation as proof of right to work.

National Insurance

Lord Laird: To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Freud on 16 December (WA 221), whether they will add details of any employment restrictions imposed on non-European Economic Area students to their national insurance number notification; and how employers can discover and prove the right to work status of non-EEA students subject to immigration control.

Lord Freud: There are currently no plans to include details of any employment restrictions imposed on non-European Economic Area students to their national insurance number notification. The national insurance number is a unique permanent reference number which allows for the collection of national insurance contributions in respect of that individual. It is not, in isolation, proof of right to work, nor is it proof of immigration status or conditions which can change over time.
	Guidance for employers on how to comply with the controls on the employment of migrant workers is provided by the UK Border Agency. This is because employers need to establish an individual's right to undertake employment by checking immigration status rather than national insurance number documentation. The UKBA guidance details the specific range of documents that are required to prove the right to work of persons subject to immigration control, including non-EEA students. Since 31 March 2010, student residence permits/visas have clearly indicated the restrictions on employment that apply to the individual's leave in the UK. The guidance also clearly states that the provision of a national insurance number is not sufficient in isolation as proof of right to work.

NHS Business Services Authority

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: To ask Her Majesty's Government what evidence they have that the proposed restructuring of the NHS Business Services Authority will be more effective and efficient than current arrangements.

Earl Howe: The recent review of the department's arm's-length bodies commissioned a commercial review of the authority. This review is under way and no decisions have yet been taken about the National Health Service Business Services Authority's functions. Decisions taken following the review will be based on the effectiveness and value for money of alternative solutions.

NHS: Counter Fraud and Security Management Service

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: To ask Her Majesty's Government how much money has been saved for the National Health Service by the NHS Counter Fraud Service since its inception.
	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the purpose of the restructuring of the NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service division of the NHS Business Services Authority.
	To ask Her Majesty's Government what provision will be made in the proposed new structure for the NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service Division of the NHS Business Services Authority to ensure that general practitioner consortia will have effective counter-fraud services.
	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to pilot the proposed changes to the NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service Division of the NHS Business Services Authority.
	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many counter-fraud specialist posts will be lost as a result of the proposed changes to the NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service Division of the NHS Business Services Authority.

Earl Howe: Since 1999, the National Health Service Counter Fraud Service has recovered over £65 million.
	In line with the White Paper Liberating the NHS, from April 2011 NHS Protect will incorporate the functions of the NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service that cannot be undertaken by NHS bodies, either in isolation or regionally. A consultation exercise is under way with trade unions and staff on the changes. The underlying principle is to ensure that, within the available budget, NHS Protect is able to respond to the changing needs of the NHS.
	NHS Protect will deliver an intelligence-rich service to assist the NHS to better address security risks, including fraud, at a local level. Provision will be made to ensure that general practitioner consortia have appropriate access to effective anti-fraud services, following on from the work that the NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service currently undertake with primary care trusts. To support this, NHS Protect will provide guidance and assistance.
	The NHS Business Services Authority does not plan to pilot the changes which are due to be in place from April 2011.
	The proposed changes will mean that the staffing complement for NHS Protect will be 165 posts, compared to the current complement of 209 for the NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service.

NHS: Reform

Lord Stoddart of Swindon: To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Statement by Lord Sassoon 20 December (WS 146-8) concerning the Economic and Financial Affairs Council, what role European Union directives and regulators have had in recent NHS reforms.

Earl Howe: Whilst the Government agree with the report of the European Commission and the Economic Policy Committee that there is a need for reform to bring about more efficient use of public resources and to ensure the provision of high-quality healthcare, their findings have not driven our reforms.
	The Government have been clear from the start that change is needed in the National Health Service. The reforms set out in Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS in July 2010 are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability of the NHS and to improve healthcare outcomes for patients.

North Korea

Lord Moonie: To ask Her Majesty's Government how many North Korean diplomats are stationed in London and how many British diplomats are in North Korea; and what representations they have made to those diplomats in London about concerns over recent cross-border incidents on the Korean peninsula.

Lord Howell of Guildford: There are five diplomats from North Korea based in London. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office employs approximately 10 staff in Pyongyang. This includes UK-based civil servants and locally engaged staff. For operational and security reasons, we cannot provide a more detailed breakdown. Senior officials in the UK, and our ambassador to Pyongyang, expressed to the North Korean authorities grave concern about the recent cross-border incidents, and urged restraint.

Palestine

Lord Turnberg: To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their response to the Palestinian Authority in its efforts to form an independent state before it reaches an agreement with Israel on a future two-state solution.

Lord Howell of Guildford: There is an urgent need for progress to secure a two-state solution, based on 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the future capital of two states and a fair settlement for refugees. We want to see progress through negotiations and have no plans to recognise a Palestinian state ahead of an agreement between the Palestinians and Israelis.
	However, we are strong supporters of Prime Minister Fayyad's efforts to build the institutions of state, including through UK funding of £113.45 million from 2008 to 2010; and recognise the achievements he has made to date. This important work moves the Palestinian Authority forward in meeting its road map commitments on security and institution building as highlighted by my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary in his Statement on 9 October. We call on Israel to make progress on its road map commitments in particular on settlements.

Pensions

Lord Laird: To ask Her Majesty's Government how many people possess public sector pension schemes in Northern Ireland; and what are the schemes' names, respective employers' contributions and subsidies.

Lord Sassoon: In Northern Ireland, delivery of most public services is devolved. Where public sector employees in Northern Ireland are employed by UK government departments, the relevant UK public service pension scheme applies. In other cases, responsibility for pension scheme administration, including the collection of contributions, payments to pensioners and financial reporting, rests with the Northern Ireland Executive and its agencies.

Schools: Contextual Value Added

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: To ask Her Majesty's Government how many schools previously shown to be outstanding in terms of contextual value added will be judged as failing under the new measure of how much value schools add for all pupils.

Lord Hill of Oareford: The department has not yet developed a measure of how much value schools add for all pupils to replace the contextual value added measure. Following the publication, in spring 2011, of Professor Alison Wolf's recommendations on how vocational qualifications might be reported in performance tables, we will consider which indicators of progress might be developed to demonstrate the value that schools add for all pupils.

South Korea

Lord Moonie: To ask Her Majesty's Government what treaty obligations in respect of defence and security matters the United Kingdom has to South Korea.

Lord Howell of Guildford: A treaty formally to end the Korean war of 1950-53 has never been signed. Although the UK does not have any binding bilateral agreements on defence and security matters with South Korea, the UK frequently demonstrates its support for South Korea in the face of North Korean provocations.

Turkey

Lord Moonie: To ask Her Majesty's Government what treaty obligations in respect of defence and security matters the United Kingdom has to Turkey, apart from those implied by NATO membership.

Lord Howell of Guildford: There are no current treaty obligations in respect of defence and security issues between the United Kingdom and Turkey, apart from those implied by membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

Visas

Lord Laird: To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Neville-Jones on 3 December (WA 506), how many Certificates of Sponsorship for intra-company transfer visas last year quoted an annual salary (excluding tax-free allowances) less than the minimum wage; how many had a salary (excluding tax-free allowances) between the minimum wage and £24,000; and how many had a salary (excluding tax-free allowances) between £24,000 and £40,000.

Baroness Neville-Jones: The information is not available in the precise format requested. The attached table provides information on the number of certificates of sponsorship (CoS) used between 27 November 2008 and 31 March 2010. It is not possible to break down the figure to exclude any tax free allowances.
	The UK Border Agency would not grant leave to remain or leave to enter the UK to a tier 2 (intra-company transfer) migrant earning less than the minimum wage.
	Number of certificates of sponsorship (CoS) under tier 2 (intra-company transfer) of the points-based system (PBS) used between 27 November 2008 and 31 March 2010 (1)
	
		
			 Salary band (£) Number of CoS issued (2) 
			 less than 12,333 85 (3) 
			 12,333-23,999 703 
			 24,000-40,000 21,821 
			 40,001 and over 23,055 
		
	
	Notes
	(1) The issue of a CoS does not mean that the migrant has come to the UK to work. The migrant may have decided not to travel or been refused a visa.
	(2) All figures are derived from information supplied by sponsors. They are provisional and may be subject to change. The figures are not provided under the protocols governing the issue of national statistics.
	(3) Confirmation of salary is undertaken when a visa application is considered.

Young People's Learning Agency

Lord Laird: To ask Her Majesty's Government what payments have been made in the last three years to the Young People's Learning Agency; for what reason; and whether the agency will continue.

Lord Hill of Oareford: The Young People's Learning Agency for England began operation on 1 April 2010 following the dissolution of the Learning and Skills Council. Its principal functions are to fund academies, to fund learning opportunities for 16 to 18 year-olds (and for 16 to 24 year-olds with a learning difficulty or disability) and to fund support for young learners. The agency's grant for 2010-11 is £9.6 billion; details are set out in the table below. Some items could be subject to change; for example, further allocations might be necessary for the expanding academies programme.
	On 24 November 2010, the White Paper, The Importance of Teaching, set out the Government's intention, subject to legislation, to replace the Young People's Learning Agency, a non-departmental public body, with a new Education Funding Agency, which will be an executive agency within the Department for Education. We anticipate that the new agency will begin operation in April 2012.
	
		
			 Table: Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA) grant funding 2010-11 All funding is provided by the Department for Education unless otherwise indicated 
			 Item Funding (£ million) 
			 Academies 1,882 
			 Total Academies 1,882 
			 Further Education for 16-18 year olds 3,964 
			 Maintained School Sixth Forms 2,213 
			 Sixth Form Academies 203 
			 Education in Youth Custody 1 18 
			 Total learning opportunities 6,398 
			 Further Education for 16 to 24 year olds with a learning difficulty or disability 282 
			 Total learning opportunities for learners with learning difficulties or disabilities 282 
			 Education Maintenance Allowance 564 
			 Learner Support 98 
			 Childcare support 5 
			 Total support 667 
			 Capital Programmes 231 
			 14-19 Reform 53 
			 YPLA Administration 49 
			 Adult Learner Support Funds 2 37 
			 Online Learner Panel 3 0.06 
			 Total other 370.06 
			 Overall total 9,599.06 
		
	
	1 Provided by the Ministry of Justice.
	2 Provided by Business, Innovation and Skills.
	3 Provided by Business, Innovation and Skills.